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Rule 83 Evidence on behalf of the accused

Original text. Later amendments are not shown.

(1)

The accused may—

(a)

give evidence on oath and call witnesses in mitigation of sentence and as to his character;

(b)

produce to the court any document or written report; and

(c)

address the court in mitigation of sentence.

(2)

Unless the prosecuting authority requires otherwise and the judge advocate so directs, any document or report referred to in paragraph (1)(b) need not be adduced in compliance with the strict rules of evidence.